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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 449.51 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 449.51 and 260.01 is: 358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 449.51 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/449.51 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 449.51 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 116,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,875.80/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.24

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